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Sapien Stone Basalt Cream Porcelain

Sapien Stone · Porcelain

Basalt Cream

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our porcelain range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate porcelain to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Basalt Cream up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this porcelain unique.

A light cream basalt-effect porcelain with gentle grainy texture and faint diagonal striations.

Basalt Cream takes the geological character of basalt stone and translates it into a light, approachable cream palette. The surface carries a warm, slightly sandy cream tone with very fine granular detail that gives it authentic natural stone feel. Faint diagonal striations add subtle directional movement, distinguishing this from plainer solid-colour surfaces. The overall impression is gentle and warm ??? a surface that brings natural stone character without the weight of dark tones. The understated textural detail rewards close inspection while maintaining a clean, calm appearance from a distance. Ideal for kitchens where warmth and light are priorities, paired beautifully with natural timber and soft metallics.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

7 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Get a free, no-obligation quote for Basalt Cream porcelain. From template to installation, In2stone handles everything — so you can enjoy your new surface without the stress.

Sapien Stone Basalt Cream Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Basalt Cream

How does Basalt Cream's texture differ from the smooth Balance surfaces?
Basalt Cream has a distinctly grainier, more geological texture than the smoother Balance collection surfaces. The fine granular detail and faint diagonal striations give it a natural basalt stone feel that has more tactile character than the plaster-cement texture of the Balance range.
Is Basalt Cream yellow-toned or neutral?
Basalt Cream is a neutral, slightly sandy cream ??? not yellow-toned. The warmth comes from a gentle sand undertone rather than any yellow cast, making it a comfortable neutral that works with both warm and cool colour schemes.
What kind of kitchen design suits Basalt Cream?
Basalt Cream's warm, natural stone character makes it ideal for bright, airy kitchens with a natural or organic design direction. It pairs beautifully with natural timber cabinetry, woven textures, and soft metallics for interiors that feel connected to the natural world.
Can Basalt Cream be bookmatched with Basalt Black for a dramatic two-tone island?
While bookmatching is a natural stone technique, a two-tone island using Basalt Cream on the top and Basalt Black on a waterfall end panel creates a stunning light-dark contrast. Both surfaces share the same basalt-effect texture, creating visual cohesion with dramatic colour contrast.
How does Basalt Cream compare to natural limestone in terms of care?
Basalt Cream requires virtually no maintenance compared to natural limestone. No sealing, no polishing, no concern about acid etching from lemon juice or wine. Simply wipe with warm water and a mild detergent ??? the non-porous porcelain surface handles everything a busy kitchen produces.
★★★★★
"Excellent Service and Beautiful Results - Highly Recommended! I recently had In2stone install new quartz worktops in my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was completely stress-free. The team was not only competitively priced but also incredibly friendly and professional throughout the entire process. They handled everything seamlessly - removing the existing sink, hob, and old laminate worktops before fitting the new quartz surfaces. The finished worktops are absolutely beautiful and have transformed my kitchen into a modern, minimalist space that I love spending time in. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail really shows. I'm a very satisfied customer and would highly recommend In2stone to anyone considering new worktops. Well done to the entire team - you've exceeded my expectations!"
— Ashley ChapmanGoogle Review

Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

Carly Rielly